Summer is a great time for your business to participate in or sponsor health and wellness events in the Bay Area.

Now that summer is well underway, we want to remind you of upcoming health and wellness events in the Bay Area. Summer is a great time to get involved in the community, and doing so can help you, your business, and your employees establish healthy habits through the rest of the year.

Local health and wellness events are also great sponsorship opportunities for your business. The benefit is twofold. First, you can promote your business as an employer that cares about the health and well-being of its employees and the community at large; second, it gives your employees an excellent opportunity to get involved in the community.

2017 Bay Area Health and Wellness Events

Here are a few events that you, your business, or your employees might be interested in:

July

Golden Gate Trail Run
Join hundreds of other runners for the Golden Gate Rail Run on Saturday, July 8. Choose from the following courses: 5 miles, half marathon, 30 kilometers, full marathon, or 50 kilometers. Discounted registration fees are available prior to Saturday, June 24. Pre-registration is available through 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 6.

Presidio Family-Friendly Bike Ride
Gather in front of the Presidio Visitor Center on Saturday, July 1 or Saturday, July 15 for a guided 4-mile bike ride with a Presidio park ranger. The gentle pace of the ride makes it a great experience for all ages. You can bring your own bike, but bike rentals are also available.

August

Hayward Zucchini Festival
Enjoy all zucchini has to offer at the Hayward Zucchini Festival on Saturday and Sunday, August 19 and 20 at Kennedy Park. Celebrate the 35th anniversary of the festival with multiple food vendors, a zucchini growing contest, arts and crafts booths, a children’s area, and live music.

Bay Area Global Health Film Festival
Expand your horizons at the Bay Area Global Health Film Festival in August. Sponsored by the Institute for Global Orthopedics & Traumatology, the film festival aims to educate attendees about global health issues affecting millions of people. This year’s theme is “Homelessness & Mental Health Local Impact & Global Advocacy,” an important issue affecting many in the Bay Area. For schedule information visit bayareaghff.com.

Throughout the Summer

Community Yoga Classes
With rising costs of living in the Bay Area and because many yoga instructors believe in the benefits of yoga, some yoga studios and instructors offer free or donation-based classes to the general public. Practicing yoga has many benefits, including increased flexibility and muscle strength as well as improved balance and cardiovascular health. Yoga also enhances focus, increases happiness, improves sleep quality, and builds self-confidence and self-awareness.

Find a Famers Market
Farmers markets pop up all over the Bay Area during the summer months. In addition to getting fresh and flavorful produce, shopping at a farmers market allows consumers to support local family farmers, protect the environment from excessive food packaging and transportation waste, and promote the humane treatment of animals and workers. Find a market close to your business, or encourage employees to find one close to their homes.

Canopy Health: Advocating for Health and Wellness in the Bay Area

Canopy Health offers refreshingly clear, human care. We have dozens of care facilities located throughout seven counties in the Bay Area. We have nearly 5,000 physicians and specialists who cover the entire spectrum of medical care. No matter where your business is located or where your employees live, work, or play, they can receive high quality medical care close to where they are.

Our expansive healthcare alliance is invested in creating the best health and wellness outcomes for all Bay Area residents. Contact the Canopy Health alliance at 888-8-CANOPY for more information about how to incorporate more health and wellness initiatives into your business.